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I figure that instead of ranting in 5 other threads about how bad NetEnts new Slots are - Id start a thread on the subject.
So I have been an avid player of the software over the years. Not the best paying software until you find a style that suites you and learn the variance of their games. There were days Id rant to Ben (when he was still at Nordicbet) and complain of the sessions I had. Being a predominantly MG player prior to that, I wasn't used to NetEnt at the time.
I had bad sessions all over and even asked Ben to analyse my stats on DOA as I thought that something may have been wrong. Kudos to Ben - The calmest guy in the building - He always assured me that all was OK.
I basically learned that DOA was NOT BDBA and the variance I was seeing was because of the HUGE hits in the paytable. Fast forward a few years and its the Slot I play most. I found out through huge losses and playing bets up to $7.20 a spin. Today - DOA is my favourite Slot, I understand its variance and I have recorded my biggest wins on this slot.
Since the introduction of Starburst NetEnt have been evolving their games in my personal opinion to the detriment of their players. I see MG and I know what to expect from IR, TFROL (Crap Slot), Playboy and recently Avalon II.
With NetEnt - They decided to go the route of lots of blanks spins and bunches that pay 1x - 5x your bet. On the odd occasion you may see that hit you desire, but that's most of the time impossible.
When we look back at the Slots in the mould of Space Wars, Thief, Muse, Reel Rush, Magic Portals, CFTBL, TwinSpin, Secret of the Stones, Big Bang, Wonky Wabbits and others Its clear to see that a new type of game engine or design is now on the Agenda at Net Entertainment.
Slots tend to be designed differently and as a result players are naturally expectant to try them out as they may just be the change they were looking for.
In the last 2-3 months I am ahead thanks largely to DOA and some good hits. In stark contrast I am losing heavily on anything that says 'New From NetEnt'. I have had the odd hit on CFTBL and others but the hits have been so far apart its not funny anymore.
The point I'm trying to get at here, what are your opinions on the Game design? Do you 'feel' that the games are safe to play and that you have a chance of getting ahead. There are a few players here that share my sentiment, but some may believe its a personal agenda between the lot of us. I said it once and Ill say it again. I love NetEnt - Just not their newer slots. I am trying to understand the logic in their paytables and ofcourse hear your experiences and have a bit of input.
Let me start by saying, in my last 10 -15 sessions I have lost over 200x bet each time on most of their Slots with my biggest hit being about 100x or slightly more. Shit loads of Spins, even more than I do on DOA and Im showing a huge negative. I have been known to be persistent, but at this rate, I may quit playing altogether if I continue playing anything new from NetEnt.
Do you believe that the newer games (playability and prettiness aside) are what you are expecting? Do you think they even pay well? How is it possible to design a slot on par with DOA with hits that almost never exceed 700x bet? How does NetEnt get it RIGHT to meet the TRPT on these slots?
Opinions and experiences welcome - Thanks in advance for your input!
Nate
So I have been an avid player of the software over the years. Not the best paying software until you find a style that suites you and learn the variance of their games. There were days Id rant to Ben (when he was still at Nordicbet) and complain of the sessions I had. Being a predominantly MG player prior to that, I wasn't used to NetEnt at the time.
I had bad sessions all over and even asked Ben to analyse my stats on DOA as I thought that something may have been wrong. Kudos to Ben - The calmest guy in the building - He always assured me that all was OK.
I basically learned that DOA was NOT BDBA and the variance I was seeing was because of the HUGE hits in the paytable. Fast forward a few years and its the Slot I play most. I found out through huge losses and playing bets up to $7.20 a spin. Today - DOA is my favourite Slot, I understand its variance and I have recorded my biggest wins on this slot.
Since the introduction of Starburst NetEnt have been evolving their games in my personal opinion to the detriment of their players. I see MG and I know what to expect from IR, TFROL (Crap Slot), Playboy and recently Avalon II.
With NetEnt - They decided to go the route of lots of blanks spins and bunches that pay 1x - 5x your bet. On the odd occasion you may see that hit you desire, but that's most of the time impossible.
When we look back at the Slots in the mould of Space Wars, Thief, Muse, Reel Rush, Magic Portals, CFTBL, TwinSpin, Secret of the Stones, Big Bang, Wonky Wabbits and others Its clear to see that a new type of game engine or design is now on the Agenda at Net Entertainment.
Slots tend to be designed differently and as a result players are naturally expectant to try them out as they may just be the change they were looking for.
In the last 2-3 months I am ahead thanks largely to DOA and some good hits. In stark contrast I am losing heavily on anything that says 'New From NetEnt'. I have had the odd hit on CFTBL and others but the hits have been so far apart its not funny anymore.
The point I'm trying to get at here, what are your opinions on the Game design? Do you 'feel' that the games are safe to play and that you have a chance of getting ahead. There are a few players here that share my sentiment, but some may believe its a personal agenda between the lot of us. I said it once and Ill say it again. I love NetEnt - Just not their newer slots. I am trying to understand the logic in their paytables and ofcourse hear your experiences and have a bit of input.
Let me start by saying, in my last 10 -15 sessions I have lost over 200x bet each time on most of their Slots with my biggest hit being about 100x or slightly more. Shit loads of Spins, even more than I do on DOA and Im showing a huge negative. I have been known to be persistent, but at this rate, I may quit playing altogether if I continue playing anything new from NetEnt.
Do you believe that the newer games (playability and prettiness aside) are what you are expecting? Do you think they even pay well? How is it possible to design a slot on par with DOA with hits that almost never exceed 700x bet? How does NetEnt get it RIGHT to meet the TRPT on these slots?
Opinions and experiences welcome - Thanks in advance for your input!
Nate